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User counts down to Android 'crisis' deadlines while seeking alternatives
Original: ‼️ ANDROID CRISIS (80 days left for phase II (-42 days left for phase I)) Before I start to root, I am looking for an al
A software developer is warning of an 'Android crisis' with countdowns of 42 days to a 'phase I' and 80 days to a 'phase II', and says he plans to root his devices before then. He is evaluating five alternative platforms: Fairphone, Librem, Murena, PinePhone and a Raspberry Pi tablet, while expecting a reduction in camera functionality. The post is drawing attention from people concerned about lock-down of Android devices.
Why now: People are discussing an approaching deadline the poster believes will restrict rooting or custom software on Android devices
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- ‼️ ANDROID CRISIS (80 days left for phase II (-42 days left for phase I)) Before I start to root, I am looking for an alternative system. 5 devices are possible candidates FairPhone Librem Murena PinePhone Rastop (Raspberry Pi tablet) There will be a reduction in camera… · seanpm2001@techhub.social · 1
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